There is always an interesting exhibition in a fair center

Fair center in Lahti has been renovated

During the whole year (expect in June-July), exhibitions on different topics are offered to the public in all major cities of the country. In Finnish, fair center is called "messukeskus". The entrance fee vary from exhibition to exhibition. In order to obtain a dicount price (other than the usual ones: children, veterans, students,...), check the magazines about the topic and cut the coupon. Sometimes, you can also get a reduced price if you pay online or fill in a coupon at the entrance. As some events are very popular, the best way is to come by public transportation. Check that some of the fairs are only for professionals. It happens also quite often that  more than two fairs are at the same time in the same fair center. You do not have to pay a separate ticket for each. Just enjoy and discover new things. The biggest fair center is situated in Helsinki with its 7 exhibition halls and 40 conference rooms. Remember that some exhibitions are very popular and can be crowded. If you can, come early or later in the day.

The main exhibitions in autumn

Helsinki
18-22.09 Habitare, ArtHelsinki13, Salon13, Valolight (fair about design)
01-03.10 Automaatio ( the Number One Automation Event in the Baltic Sea Region)
11-13.10 I love me 2013, Beauty 2013, Jewel & Watch 2013, Fashion 2013, Näköä 2013, Health 2013
24-27.10 Book Fair 2013, Music Fair 2013, Wine, food & good living 2013
01-03.11 BoardExpo 2013, DigiExpo 2013, HifiExpo 2013, Ice hockey & Floorball 2013, SkiExpo

Lahti
20-22.09 Caravan 2013
02-03.11 Crafts, hobbies and reading
21.11 Business Day

Tampere
04-06.10 Tampere Art Fair, Homevision, Antique
15-17.11 Finnish Handicrafts, Gem and Jewel

Turku
04-06.10 Turku International Book fair (Finnish president Sauli Niinistö will be the guest of honnor), Turku Food Fair, Science Fair 
18-20.10 Harmony (ecological and ethical fair), Women's skils
23-24.11 International Cat Fair